Fundraising Apprentice – Studying Fundraising Level 3
UK Government Apprenticeship salary scale
Assessment Day to be held at the hospice in Pease pottage on 31 JULY 2026 (Please note this is the only date)
Closing date 21 July 2026: Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We have an exciting opportunity for 16 – 18 years olds to build a strong foundation in Fundraising and develop the skills needed for a successful career in Fundraising. No experience is necessary just enthusiasm, a willingness and drive to learn, and a genuine interest in raising critical funds for our hospice.
If you’re motivated, curious, and ready to grow, this is your chance to gain valuable experience while making a real contribution in a supportive and dynamic team.
About Us:
St Catherine’s Hospice is a respected local charity providing specialist hospice care alongside statutory service partners (GPs, District nursing etc) across West Sussex and East Surrey.
We provide care in communities across Surrey and Sussex which are richly diverse and we want to reflect that in everything we do. We celebrate and support difference and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you believe in the importance of what we do, share our values and want to be a part of an outstanding team building something important, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role:
The Fundraising Apprentice is offered on a 18 month full time, fixed term basis. Working 37.5 hours per week, this will include your apprenticeship study time.
As the Fundraising Apprentice, you’ll work towards your Fundraising Level 3 qualification while gaining valuable, real-world experience. You’ll play an active role in supporting across all the fundraising team functions including Events, Community, Individual giving and Partnerships.
About You:
Are you passionate about making a difference and looking to build a rewarding career in fundraising? Join our team as a Fundraising Apprentice and take the first step on an exciting journey in the charity and fundraising sector.
This development role is designed to build your skills, knowledge and confidence, enabling you to provide effective day-to-day support across a dynamic Fundraising Team. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification, developing the expertise needed to help generate vital income and support our mission.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Fundraising Apprentice, you'll play an important role in supporting our fundraising activities and helping to build lasting relationships with our supporters, donors and volunteers.
What You’ll Gain:
- A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
- Insight into Fundraising within the charity sector
- Structured learning combined with on-the-job training
Employees at St Catherine’s Hospice can enjoy a variety of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, and an opportunity to buy / sell annual leave days. Plus we offer a day off for volunteering & moving house.
- Generous Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions or honour of NHS pension.
- Life Assurance Scheme, Counselling Offering, and a range of discounts.
How to Apply:
If you join St Catherine’s, you’ll be joining a supportive team all working towards a big ambition: a future where everyone approaching death and those who love and care for them can access compassionate, specialist palliative and end of live care. If that sounds like something you’d find fulfilling, please apply today.
Along with submitting your CV, we would love you to write a covering letter to give us a better understanding of what interests you in this apprenticeship and what strengths and qualities you would bring to St Catherine’s Hospice and the team? You can use examples from school, college, or personal experiences.
Please upload your covering letter and CV or the St Catherine’s Hospice application form where it asks you to upload your application form, (there is no need to complete both CV & Application form). If you need a copy of the application form, this can be found here.
For a full job description, please click here.
If you need help applying for this apprenticeship, please contact our HR team who will be very happy to help you on 01293 447353.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer, committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace. if you need any help completing your application form please contact our HR team.
Terms & Conditions:
- Please ensure you have read our employee and recruitment privacy statementprior to applying for this role.
- Please note a requirement of all roles at St Catherine’s is to complete mandatory E-learning training and remain compliant with this throughout your employment.
- Authorised to work in the United Kingdom, please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorships.
We are located in Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9SL. You can access the Hospice by car, bus, bike or walking, with full transport details on our website.
If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this role further, please email jobs@stch.org.uk or give us a call on 01293 447353.